Literary Fiction Awards For Suspense/ Thriller Writers

GHWard · Mar 11, 2014

I am trying to find a link I came across a while back on this forum. It included a section on literary fiction awards/ prizes.

In addition, I am trying to find additional sites that can provide information on awards offered to debut suspense/ thriller writers (English-Language prizes). There are a ton of literary awards out there being offered to established writers in the other genres!

Any help or suggestions would be sincerely appreciated!

Helix · Mar 11, 2014

There's the CWA's Debut Dagger, which is for an unpublished first novel.

There's also the John Creasey Dagger, which is for the 'best crime novel by a first-time author of any nationality first published in the UK in English.'

Rhymes with Clue · Mar 12, 2014

The Edgar awards presented by Mystery Writers of America include a best first novel--debut novel published in America (or Canada, I think)

International Thriller Writers has some awards. Not sure what you need to do to enter your book but their web site ought to have guidelines.

Let's see...Malice Domestic has the Agatha awards, which includes a best first.

Here is the wikipedia page (I think...I hope...I'm not that great with links) that gives a listing of lots of awards, with links

GHWard · Mar 12, 2014

Thanks for the replies!

Literary Fiction Awards For Suspense/ Thriller Writers

GHWard

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Helix

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GHWard

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